Upcoming Events
More ways to get outside at Willow Waterhole!
As the weather cools (knock wood), you have plenty of opportunities to get outside at the Waterhole. So many, in fact, that we had to add another page!
Volunteer Workday
Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Location: Meet at the eastern end of the parking lot on Dryad
Come out and help maintain the Greenway. Tasks can include digging out invasive plants, picking up litter, and otherwise beautifying this amazing space. Tools and gloves provided. We need to know how many will be helping, so register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991705785620?aff=oddtdtcreator
Monthly Bird Survey
Sponsor: Birds Houston
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Location: Meet at the parking lot of the Gathering Place, 5310 South Willow Drive
The Willow Waterhole Bird Survey was started in June 2007 and is held on the third Saturday of each month. During the 2-hour count, the number of species identified can range from around 30 in the summer to over 50 in the winter. All skill levels are welcome - this is a great opportunity for beginners and experienced birders alike.
Our start time is 8 am during the cooler months (October through March) and 7 am during our extended summer (April through September). We split up into three groups to cover the park thoroughly, and as of 2020, over 210 species have been reported to eBird. For a list of species reported to date, see eBird: ebird.org/hotspot/L390915.
Mary Ann Beachemin is Senior Naturalist at the Nature Discovery Center. The Nature Discovery Center is partnering with Birds Houston to conduct the Willow Waterhole survey.
Contact: Mary Ann Beachemin at mabeaubirds@gmail.com
If you're new to the survey, please let us know you're coming. Contact Mary Ann if you'd like to be placed on our mailing list.
Family Foraging
Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Meet at the Willow Waterhole Greenway Conservancy Office
5600 South Willow Drive, Suite 113
Bring the whole family out to stroll through the landscape and learn about edible plants in our landscape. Spaces are limited, so please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998252417773?aff=oddtdtcreator
Volunteer Workday
Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Location: Meet at the eastern end of the parking lot on Dryad
Come out and help maintain the Greenway. Tasks can include digging out invasive plants, picking up litter, and otherwise beautifying this amazing space. Tools and gloves provided. We need to know how many will be helping, so register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991705785620?aff=oddtdtcreator
Family Bird Walk
Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Meet at Rafferty Oak by Triangle Lake
A guided bird walk for families to get their first step into birding.
Colors of the Prairie
Sponsor: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Schwartz Gazebo at Westbury Lake
A full-day chalk art festival with food and craft vendors, nature groups, educational activities and exhibits. Click on the logo above to go to the Colors of the Prairie website and see what’s planned for you, your family, and our community.
